American Sugarbeet Growers Association

Markwart to Retire in December 2026

Published Today

American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President and CEO Luther Markwart plans to retire at the end of 2026. Markwart has been in the role for 44 years. In a statement, ASGA President Neil Rockstad praised Markwart’s legacy and leadership.…

Heat Boosts Crop Growth in Northwest Minnesota

Published June 6, 2025

During this week’s Crop Watch stop near Ada, Minnesota, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad said planting wrapped up in late April, and crop development is on track. “The sugarbeet stands on my farm are good,” said Rockstad. “I…

U.S. Sugar Industry Opposes Increased Brazilian Market Access

Published March 28, 2025

Brazilian officials are advocating for sugar to be included in trade negotiations with the U.S., but the American Sugarbeet Growers Association strongly opposes the move. Executive Vice President Luther Markwart called it a "non-starter," emphasizing that Brazil already plays a…

Farm Bill Urgency

Published February 28, 2025

At the USDA Ag Outlook Forum, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President/CEO Luther Markwart emphasized the urgent need for a new farm bill. "It is incredibly difficult out on the farm right now," Markwart said. "Our input costs are up, commodity…

Navigating Turbulent Times

Published February 7, 2025

The Trump Administration is making a lot of big, quick decisions. Rather than focus on the turbulent times, American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart encouraged his members "to take a deep breath and we will navigate through…

Urgent Need for Farm Bill Renewal

Published February 6, 2025

American Soybean Association Chairman Josh Gackle testified at the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing about the current state of the ag economy. "The administration announced tariffs, now delayed for 30 days, that if ultimately put into place, will cause an unnecessary…

Monarch Butterfly Alert

Published February 5, 2025

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has suggested adding the Monarch Butterfly to the 'threatened species' category. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President of Science and Innovation Nick Storer said the courts directed the USFWS to make a decision on…

U.S. Sugar Industry Monitoring Tariff Threat

Published February 5, 2025

If across-the-board tariffs were imposed on Mexico, the U.S. sugar industry would feel the impact. Trade attorney Robert Cassidy spoke at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association meeting, saying Mexico is the single largest foreign supplier of sugar to the United…

Sharing Ideas

Published February 4, 2025

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Brent Baldwin participated in the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting in San Diego. Baldwin sees this meeting as an opportunity to share ideas with other sugarbeet farmers. "Whether it be processing or planting,…

Farm Bill Optimism

Published February 4, 2025

Policy is a priority for the American Sugarbeet Growers Association. Kindred, North Dakota farmer Darren Hoyme is a member of the ASGA board and is optimistic about the farm bill. "I'd like to bet 100 percent that we're going to get…

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Markwart to Retire in December 2026

Heat Boosts Crop Growth in Northwest Minnesota

U.S. Sugar Industry Opposes Increased Brazilian Market Access

Farm Bill Urgency

Navigating Turbulent Times

Urgent Need for Farm Bill Renewal

Monarch Butterfly Alert

U.S. Sugar Industry Monitoring Tariff Threat

Sharing Ideas

Farm Bill Optimism

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